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Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Candace Fleming
In the world of young adult literature, some of today’s best and most powerful stories are being told by authors of nonfiction. Tune in to hear Candace Fleming discuss the origins of The Family Romanov, research as a process of questioning, and how authors of nonfiction are pushing the envelope in books for today’s teens.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Patricia McCormick
While all YA authors focus in some way on the process of young people coming of age, very few do so with the depth and versatility you will find in the novels of Patricia McCormick. Tune in to hear the story behind her latest novel, Never Fall Down, the harrowing and heartbreaking account of Khmer Rouge survivor Arn Chorn-Pond.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeA Conversation with Walter Dean Myers
If there is anyone in the world of children’s and young adult literature who could be described as a living legend, it’s Walter Dean Myers. Tune in to hear how his own experiences as a reader have shaped his approach to storytelling, what he seeks to offer young people through his writing, and the thinking behind a select handful of his novels – books that incorporate concepts as varied as magical realism, the social contract, and oral histories with our nation’s war veterans.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 8 | Activity & ProjectA Trip to the Museum: From Picture to Story
Visit a museum or art gallery (either online or in person) with children and teens, helping them find inspiration for a story based on a piece of art that they particularly enjoy or relate to.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Activity & ProjectBeguiling Billboards: Finding Inspiration along the Road
For this activity, teens study “Pass It On” billboards created by The Foundation for a Better Life either online or on-the-go, and create an original billboard and inspirational phrase for a person of their choosing.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeBeing a YA Lit Advocate
Tune in to hear about what it means to be a YA lit advocate and what YA advocacy work can look like. You’ll learn strategies you can use to challenge misconceptions about YA lit. You’ll also hear about a variety of fiction and nonfiction titles you can recommend to teen readers.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 8 | Activity & ProjectDesign a Travel Brochure
Invite children and teens to create a travel brochure to share information about a special place with others.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeExploring History
Hear about an amazing range of books that explore history, including works of fiction as well as non-fiction, biographies, graphic novels, verse novels, and investigative journalism.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 3 – 12 | Tip & How-ToHow to Start a Writer’s Notebook
Writer’s notebooks allow children and teens to take in the world around them and document their daily lives. Use these tips to learn how to start a writer's notebook with your child.

Parent & Afterschool Resources | Grades 6 – 12 | Podcast EpisodeInternational Books for Teens
In this episode, you’ll hear about books in a range of genres that give teens insight into the social and political conditions young people face around the globe. Together they offer a sustained look at war, poverty, and the struggle for human rights, but they also speak volumes about ordinary people and their capacity for hope and resilience.